| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $70.62 | 12.125% | $79.1827 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.28 | 8.159% | $265.2924 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.39 | 12.631% | $150.2385 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.82 | 7.661% | $254.9628 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.51 | 10.430% | $46.9438 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.42 | 8.326% | $155.3611 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.87 | 8.582% | $27.0043 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.91 | $978.9856 | $978.97 | $979.00 | $979.00 | |